Nautical Cowl by Denise Twum

Nautical Cowl

Knitting
November 2012
Aran (8 wpi) ?
7 stitches and 9 rows = 4 inches
in Garter stitch
US 15 - 10.0 mm
6.0 mm (J)
680 yards (622 m)
9" wide x 64" circumference (23cm x 162cm)
English

PDF of pattern will be available for purchase shortly.

This cowl is knit sideways from one tip to the other and seamed at the ends to create a long cowl, but it can also be left as a scarf without joining the ends. The final decorative touch is a row of single crochet edging worked in the contrast color to make the cowl pop.

Finished Measurements
9” wide x 64” circumference (23cm x 162cm)

Gauge
9 rows = 4” (10cm) in pattern stitch
Adjust needle size to obtain correct gauge.

MATERIALS
Yarn
Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice (100% acrylic; 170yd/156 m per 100g/3.5 oz) in colors:
MC: #171 Fern, 3 balls
CC: #140 Dusty Rose, 1 ball

Needles
Size US 15 (10 mm) 29”/74cm circular needle or size needed to obtain gauge

Notions
Size US J/10 (6mm) crochet hook
1 Stitch marker
Yarn/Tapestry needle (for weaving in ends)